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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 1,002.92 and 257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 1,002.92 and 257.90 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 1,002.92 = 257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/1,002.92 = 257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 1,002.92 × 257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 258,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,646.76/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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